Former UGA Football Star Matthew Stafford Reaches Another NFL Milestone
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ATHENS, Ga. – The 2025 NFL season kicked off over the weekend, with a total of 48 former Georgia Bulldogs suiting up for their respective clubs.
Matthew Stafford eclipsed another major milestone. He became just the 10th quarterback in NFL history to surpass 60,000 career passing yards. Stafford’s 245 passing yards and one touchdown lifted the Rams over the Houston Texans in the win as well.
Former Bulldogs made an impact around the league, as five different players recorded nine total tackles or more. Meanwhile, Kamari Lassiter, Roquan Smith, and Tykee Smith led their respective teams in tackles. Tykee Smith’s 11 tackles against the Falcons tied a career high and ranked second among defensive backs in the NFL.
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Philadelphia Eagles 24, Dallas Cowboys 20
Jordan Davis, DT – Started at defensive tackle for Philadelphia, totaling six tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass defensed.
Nolan Smith Jr. OLB – Appeared on over 80 percent of defensive snaps for the Eagles, racking up four tackles.
Jalen Carter, DT – Was ejected in the first quarter and recorded no statistics for Philadelphia.
Kelee Ringo, CB – Played exclusively special teams for the Eagles, recording no statistics in the win.
Smael Mondon, ILB – Appeared on special teams for Philadelphia, recording no statistics.
Azeez Ojulari, OLB – Was listed as inactive by the Eagles due to a coach’s decision.
George Pickens, WR – Started at wide receiver for the Cowboys, hauling in three of his four targets for 30 yards.
Los Angeles Chargers 27, Kansas City Chiefs 21
Ladd McConkey, WR – Started at wide receiver for the Chargers, catching six of his nine targets for 74 yards in the win.
Jamaree Salyer, OL – Appeared as a reserve offensive lineman for Los Angeles, seeing action on both offense and special teams.
Malik Herring, DE – Was listed as inactive by the Chiefs due to a coach’s decision.
Green Bay Packers 27, Detroit Lions 13
Quay Walker, ILB – Started at linebacker for the Packers, racking up nine tackles, two tackles for loss and one pass defensed.
Devonte Wyatt, DT – Started at defensive tackle for Green Bay, totaling three tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss and three quarterback hits.
Javon Bullard, S – Appeared on nearly 90 percent of defensive snaps for the Packers, as he totaled the second highest tackle total on the team with nine.
Nazir Stackhouse, DT – Made his NFL debut for Green Bay, playing defense and special teams, recording one tackle.
Warren Brinson, DT – Was listed as inactive by the Packers due to a coach’s decision.
John FitzPatrick, TE – Saw action on offense as a reserve tight end for Green Bay, catching one pass for two yards.
Tate Ratledge, OL – Started at guard for the Lions in the loss.
Dominic Lovett, WR – Dressed for Detroit but did not record any statistics.
Los Angeles Rams 14, Houston Texans 9
Matthew Stafford, QB – Started at quarterback for the Rams, completing 21 of his 29 pass attempts for 245 yards and one touchdown. Stafford’s 245 passing yards on Sunday, made him just the tenth quarterback in NFL history to throw for 60,000 yards or more.
Stetson Bennett IV, QB – Was listed as inactive by Los Angeles due to a coach’s decision.
Warren McClendon, OL – Dressed as a reserve lineman for the Rams but did not appear in the game.
Kamari Lassiter, CB – Started at cornerback for Houston, totaling nine tackles which led the team.
Nick Chubb, RB – Led all Texans running backs in snap share while totaling 60 yards on 13 carries.
San Francisco 49ers 17, Seattle Seahawks 13
Mykel Williams, DE – Played 75 percent of snaps for San Francisco, recording one tackle.
Robert Beal Jr., OLB – Was listed as inactive for the 49ers due to a coach’s decision.
Derion Kendrick, CB – Appeared on special teams for Seattle, recording no statistics.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Atlanta Falcons 20
Tykee Smith, S – Started at safety for the Buccaneers, recording 11 tackles and one pass defensed in the win.
Leonard Floyd, DE – Appeared on nearly 60 percent of defensive snaps for the Falcons, recording no statistics.
Jalon Walker, ILB – Played both defense and special teams for Atlanta, totaling three tackles.
Charlie Woerner, TE – Dressed as a reserve tight end for the Falcons, recording no statistics.
Washington Commanders 21, New York Giants 6
Andrew Thomas, OT – Was listed as out due to an injury sustained last season.
Buffalo Bills 41, Baltimore Ravens 40
James Cook, RB – Started at running back for Buffalo, rushing 13 times for 44 yards and a touchdown and caught all five of his targets for 58 yards to push him over 100 scrimmage yards on the night.
Sedrick Van Pran Granger, C – Was listed as inactive by the Bills due to a coach’s decision.
Roquan Smith, ILB – Started at linebacker for the Ravens, racking up a team-high ten total tackles.
Malaki Starks, S – Started at safety in his NFL debut for Baltimore, ranking third on the team with seven tackles.
Ben Cleveland, OL – Dressed as a reserve offensive lineman for the Ravens, appearing on both offense and special teams.
Nick Moore, LS – Snapped 10 times for Baltimore in the loss.
John Jenkins, DT – Appeared as a reserve defensive lineman for the Ravens, recording no statistics.
Jacksonville Jaguars 26, Carolina Panthers 10
Tyson Campbell, CB – Started at cornerback for the Jaguars, racking up six tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass defensed.
Travon Walker, DE – Started at defensive end for Jacksonville, recording two tackles in the win.
Trevor Etienne, RB – Played offense and special teams for the Panthers in his NFL debut, rushing once for four yards.
Pittsburgh Steelers 34, New York Jets 32
Darnell Washington, TE – Played nearly 50 percent of offensive snaps for Pittsburgh as a reserve tight end, recording no statistics.
Broderick Jones, OT – Started at offensive tackle for the Steelers, as the offense gained nearly 300 total yards.
Arian Smith, WR – Appeared on offense and special teams for New York, returning one kickoff for 31 yards.
Arizona Cardinals 20, New Orleans Saints 13
Xavier Truss, OL – Was listed as inactive due to a coach’s decision.
Las Vegas Raiders 20, New England Patriots 13
Brock Bowers, TE – Started at tight end for the Raiders, catching five of his eight targets for 103 yards before exiting with a knee injury in the second half.
Zamir White, RB – Dressed as a reserve running back for Las Vegas, rushing three times for eight yards in the win.
Eric Stokes, CB – Started at cornerback for the Raiders, racking up five tackles and one tackle for loss.
Chris Smith II, S – Appeared exclusively on special teams for Las Vegas, recording no statistics.
Jared Wilson, OL – Started at guard for New England, as the offense gained over 325 yards.
Cincinnati Bengals 17, Cleveland Browns 16
Dylan Fairchild, OL – Started at guard for the Bengals in his NFL debut, playing all 52 offensive snaps.
Amarius Mims, OT – Started at tackle for Cincinnati in the win.
Minnesota Vikings 27, Chicago Bears 24
Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, DL – Saw snaps on defense for the Vikings, recording one pass defensed in the win.
Chaz Chambliss, OLB – Appeared on special teams for Minnesota, recording one tackle.
Ben Yurosek, TE – Saw action on offense as a reserve tight end for the Vikings, recording no statistics.
D’Andre Swift, RB – Started at running back for Chicago, rushing 17 times for 53 yards while catching three of his five targets for 12 yards.
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Practice Squad Players:
Zion Logue, DL Buffalo Bills
Kendall Milton, RB Cincinnati Bengals
Mecole Hardman, WR Green Bay Packers
Lawrence Cager, WR Washington Commanders
Players on IR/PUP:
Dan Jackson, S Detroit Lions
Nakobe Dean, ILB Philadelphia Eagles
Lewis Cine, S Philadelphia Eagles
Kenny McIntosh, RB Seattle Seahawks
